Wow! These are the first pictures from this morning. We are at the Orlando Convention Center, and the venue is HUGE! (Or YUGE if you’re a Donald Trump fan.) We even saw this cute little Pom practicing his show prance in the hotel parking lot this morning.
Continue reading 2016 AKC National Championships Initial Impressions
Last week, I featured the new breeds being shown at this week’s AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin. There are also dogs being shown who have not yet been placed in one of the traditional seven breed groups (Toy, Terrier, Working, Sporting, Non-Sporting, Herding, and Hound). These dogs are in a group known as the Miscellaneous Group. Continue reading Breeds You Don’t See Everyday
The Pumi (plural Pumik) is the most recent dog added to the AKC breed list, bringing the total number of recognized breeds to 190. The AKC describes them as energetic, lively, and ready to work. Continue reading New AKC Breed: The Pumi
In preparation for next week’s big National Dog Championships, I’m spending a little time learning about the new breeds recognized by the AKC this year. First up: the Sloughi!
American Sloughi Association
According to the American Sloughi Association, the Sloughi is a rare breed of Arabian sighthound from the north African countries of Morocco, Tunisia, Libya and Algeria. It is also known as the Arabian Greyhound. Continue reading New AKC Breed: The Sloughi
At last report, a judge in Montreal had issued a 2-day stay on the enforcement of the city’s new breed-specific legislation. Now, he has extended that stay until the ASPCA’s challenge has made its way through the courts.
Continue reading More Progress in Montreal
I posted a video yesterday concerning the new pit bull ban going into effect in Montreal on October 3rd. What I didn’t mention is the effect this is having on the city’s shelters. Continue reading The Worst Part of Montreal’s Pit Bull Ban
I thought we had progressed beyond breed specific legislation, but a major metropolis in Canada – Montreal – has just passed a pit bull ban. CTV News reports there was a heated debate on the issue, but the bylaw was passed by a margin of 37 – 23. Continue reading Seriously, Montreal? A Pit Bull Ban? Say It Ain’t So!
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced the launch of the brand new “I Am a Breeder” video series. The series is aimed at promoting responsible breeders and the love they have for their dogs to the general public. Continue reading AKC Video Series “I Am A Breeder”
Something to think about on a Tuesday morning.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry, announced today that the Pumi has received full recognition, joining the AKC family as the 190th breed. Continue reading Pumi Joins the Pack as American Kennel Club’s 190th Breed